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Ottawa Race Weekend Hits $10M Raised for 80+ Charities
Acts of Kindness4h ago

Ottawa Race Weekend Hits $10M Raised for 80+ Charities

This May, over 80 charities will share a powerful fundraising platform at Ottawa's Tamarack Race Weekend, pushing total donations past the $10 million milestone since 2015. Companies and individuals can turn every kilometer into meaningful change at no cost to participating organizations.

Google News - Charity Donation Million3 min read
Light-Activated Gel Heals Wounds Like Natural Tissue
InnovationFeb 24

Light-Activated Gel Heals Wounds Like Natural Tissue

University of Ottawa scientists created a synthetic peptide gel that seals wounds using light, matching commercial adhesives while being fully biodegradable. The innovation could transform how doctors repair tissues without triggering immune responses.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Ottawa High School Honors Students at Recognition Breakfast
Acts of KindnessFeb 6

Ottawa High School Honors Students at Recognition Breakfast

Ottawa Township High School celebrated students who went above and beyond with a special breakfast honoring their character and academic excellence. Faculty and staff nominated deserving teens for showing integrity and outstanding classroom performance.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read
Ottawa Senators Upset NHL's Top Team Colorado 5-2
SportsJan 29

Ottawa Senators Upset NHL's Top Team Colorado 5-2

The struggling Ottawa Senators delivered their most complete performance of the season, dominating the league-leading Colorado Avalanche 5-2 at home. With playoffs still a long shot, this victory shows what the team is truly capable of when everything clicks.

Yahoo Sports2 min read
Ottawa Senators Sell TV Show Jerseys for Queer Hockey League
SportsJan 29

Ottawa Senators Sell TV Show Jerseys for Queer Hockey League

The Ottawa Senators are selling jerseys featuring characters from the hit LGBTQ+ hockey romance "Heated Rivalry," with profits going to a local queer hockey organization. The move signals growing inclusivity in hockey culture, though the community remains cautiously optimistic about real change.

Good Good Good2 min read
Aldergrove Raises $800 at New Year's Dinner for Veterans
Acts of KindnessJan 26

Aldergrove Raises $800 at New Year's Dinner for Veterans

Sixty-five neighbors gathered at Aldergrove Heritage Hall on New Year's Eve for a community dinner that brought multiple generations together while raising funds for a new roof. Volunteers served home-cooked meals, families danced under a ball drop timed to Ottawa, and a 7-year-old asked if they could come back next year.

Google: fundraiser success2 min read
Ottawa Senior Wins January Student of Month Honor
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Ottawa Senior Wins January Student of Month Honor

Trenity Kimes, a senior at Ottawa Township High School, has been recognized as Student of the Month by the OTHS Educational Foundation. The Business and Career Tech student recently attended a Disney World leadership workshop to develop her skills.

Google News - Student Achievement2 min read